osteopath
noun
os·te·o·path
ˈä-stē-ə-ˌpath 
plural osteopaths
: a physician practicing osteopathic medicine
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But over the next century, the rift between the two medical philosophies began to narrow as osteopaths began prescribing medications and practicing surgery.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
The lymphatic system, found within the body's connective tissue (fascia), acts as a drainage network for waste the veins can't handle—like bacteria, lactic acid, and toxins, according to Sorrel Pindar, a former osteopath based in the U.K., who spoke to Newsweek.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
The unit infantry commander, who works as an osteopath in civil life, lost his leg in a fierce battle on the front line.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Throughout her treatment, Macpherson remained under the care of several medical specialists, including her primary doctor, a doctor of naturopathy, holistic dentist, osteopath, chiropractor and two therapists.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
The lymphatic system, found within the body's connective tissue (fascia), acts as a drainage network for waste the veins can't handle—like bacteria, lactic acid, and toxins, according to Sorrel Pindar, a former osteopath based in the U.K., who spoke to Newsweek.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
The unit infantry commander, who works as an osteopath in civil life, lost his leg in a fierce battle on the front line.
—Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Throughout her treatment, Macpherson remained under the care of several medical specialists, including her primary doctor, a doctor of naturopathy, holistic dentist, osteopath, chiropractor and two therapists.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for osteopath
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“Osteopath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/osteopath. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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osteopath
noun
os·teo·path
ˈäs-tē-ə-ˌpath
: a physician practicing osteopathic medicine
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